What exactly impacts indoor air quality?

You’ve likely heard the term indoor air quality before, and you may even realize how important it is, but Total Comfort Solutions wants to make sure you understand what could potentially be influencing the quality of air in your home.

When you are spending a fair amount of time in your home you can let dust, dirt and other contaminants to build up within your home and affect the air inside. You might not believe this, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found that concentrations of pollutants can be up to 100 times higher indoors versus outdoors.

Here are a few steps you can take to help control the indoor air quality in your home.

Remove the contaminants – One of the best ways to enhance the air quality is to really eliminate the dust and debris. Vacuum and clean at least once a week. You should also wash your bed linens regularly.

Properly store household products and cleaning supplies – This helps to keep any fumes contained, especially for anyone in your family who may be sensitive to odors.

Ensure your home is properly ventilated – Newer houses are well-insulated and sealed to help conserve energy, so it’s important to have proper ventilation to allow airborne pollutants to escape the home.

Control the amount of moisture in the home – The EPA also recommends keeping indoor humidity levels between 30 and 50 percent.

If you are looking for additional ways to increase your indoor air quality, Total Comfort Solutions in Kennesaw offers a variety of indoor air quality solutions, including:

Total Comfort Solutions delivers dependable, quality service to homeowners in the Kennesaw community. Our experienced technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable on all HVAC products, so you’ll be confident knowing you will get the results you need. The team at Total Comfort Solutions holds themselves to high standards and are dedicated to offering the best customer service, whether you’re shopping for a new HVAC system or need maintenance on your current system. If you have questions or need assistance with your HVAC system, you can reach us at 404-987-5502 or schedule an appointment online to get started on your home comfort needs!